Shop Cats of New York (Revised and Expanded) - by Tamar Arslanian (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Revised and updated! Humans of New York meets The French Cat in this carefully cultivated, gorgeous full-color collection featuring New York's iconic felines and the stories behind them, featuring eight new cats/shops and updated stories"--

Book Synopsis

Humans of New York meets The French Cat in this carefully curated, gorgeous collection featuring photographs of New York's iconic shop cats and the stories behind them--now including twenty additional shops/cats and updates about the shops from the original edition.

It's been almost 10 years since popular cat blogger Tamar Arslanian and renowned cat photographer Andrew Marttila's book Shop Cats of New York captured the city's deeply loved and well-cared-for felines reigning over their urban kingdoms. In the years since, some of the featured shops shuttered their doors or moved to new spaces while others said goodbye to their beloved shop cats or welcomed new furry faces.

This much anticipated revised and expanded edition introduces 45 of New York's finest cats, 20 of whom are brand-new to this edition and all with extraordinary stories to tell. These fabulous felines inhabit New York City's most legendary and coziest spots--the Algonquin Hotel, a whiskey distillery, bookstores, bodegas and grocery stores, firehouses, a rubber stamp store, an art supplies store, and everything in between. True New Yorkers--masters of people watching--they perch on wine crates, piles of books, and a classic hotel countertop, taking in the activity around them, judging their peers, and thrilling their enthusiastic admirers.

A celebration of some of the city's most revered feline citizens and a unique look at New York life, this enchanting, illustrated volume is a must for every cat lover and Big Apple devotee.

Review Quotes

"Shop Cats of New York features dozens of cats . . . now adopted into storefronts as mouse catchers, fluffy advertisements or in-house therapists--working at bookstores, pharmacies, record shops, art studios, vet centers, and even fire stations."--New York Post

"Shop Cats of New York is proof that friendly felines are the best distraction when the world seems primed to topple off its axis."--THE NEW YORK TIMES

"Shop Cats of New York vividly illustrates the very nature of the human/cat dynamic. It is a testament to our ongoing love affair, a visual triumph, and a book that all cat lovers should have in their collection."--Jackson Galaxy, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of CATIFY TO SATISFY and CATIFICATION

"Every New York cat lover has a favorite local cat shop; now their star power goes nationwide!"--USA TODAY

"Magnificent--Shop Cats of New York beautifully captures the charm of New York's small businesses and their beloved window-dwelling cats. Masterful photography and heartfelt insights transport readers into the city, inviting us to linger a while and joyfully stroll through the pages. A must-have magical slice of feline life."--Hannah Shaw, (AKA Kitten Lady), NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of TINY BUT MIGHTY and CATS OF THE WORLD

"Whether greeting customers, reviewing inventory, or keeping on top of finances by sleeping across the credit card reader, the utterly endearing stars of Shop Cats of New York prove that felines make the best companions and coworkers."--Francesco Marciuliano, author of I COULD PEE ON THIS: AND OTHER POEMS BY CATS

About the Author

Tamar Arslanian built her career at several high-profile New York City advertising agencies. Her journey into "cat writing" began as a hobby with her blog, I Have
Cat: Single in the City with Cat(s). She has been published in the Huffington Post, BuzzFeed, and Kinship, as well as featured as an expert in Good Housekeeping, People, StyleWatch, and New YorkMagazine. Second to her love of cats is her appreciation of great cuisines, which has led to hosting culinary tours and events in NYC as well as creating content for her brand, Flirting with Vegan. Tamar is a board member of the nonprofit Mission Meow and shares her home in NYC with three rescue cats and a varying number of foster cats.

Andrew Marttila is a professional animal photographer best known for his captivating images of felines. He reaches hundreds of thousands of cat lovers through social media where he documents his travels promoting shelters across the country, taking photos for clients, and snuggling his cat, Haroun. Andrew's photography has been featured in Catster, Vanity Fair, Real Simple, and The Guardian, and on CNN and MSNBC, among others. Andrew is the author/photographer of Cats on Catnip, How to Take Awesome Photos of Cats, and co-author of Cats of the World. He lives in San Diego, CA.